If you enjoy camping and hiking, take it to the next level with backpacking. Here's a primer on how to get ready for your first trip.

3 days ago · Backpacker is the expert source for all things backpacking. Trail guides, gear reviews, backcountry skills, and much more.

Nov 6, 2025 · This backpacking for beginners' guide is your complete resource, covering practical tips and expert advice to make the most of your trip

Apr 14, 2025 · A beginner’s guide to backpacking - what to expect, what to pack, and how to plan your first overnight adventure beyond the day hike.

Oct 1, 2025 · We’ve done our best to break this backpacking checklist down into several sections so you can pick what to take backpacking based on the kind of trip you’re doing.

Jul 28, 2025 · New to backpacking? Learn how to plan your first trip, choose the right gear, stay safe, and avoid beginner mistakes - based on real trail experience

Feb 19, 2025 · Want to get started backpacking? It's not as expensive or intimidating as you might think. Here's what you need to know.

Sep 26, 2024 · After years of honing our backpacking gear to find the balance of weight, comfort, and preparedness, these are the items you’ll find in our backpacks. We put together this …

Oct 11, 2023 · In this guide we’ll go over the basics of backpacking for beginners, including how to get started, what to pack, and of course answering the frequently asked question: What is …

Feb 12, 2022 · Backpacking is lots of fun, but I know it can be overwhelming figuring out how to get started. In this post, I am going to focus specifically on trip planning and how to plan a …

Backpacking—hitting the trail with nothing more than life's necessities on your back—is the quintessential outdoor adventure. To determine what you need to bring on a backpacking trip, …

Oct 11, 2023 · To make your backpacking trip as smooth as possible, we've compiled a guide based on expert advice for new and experienced backpackers alike. Our tips cover everything …

May 15, 2023 · In this guide to backpacking for beginners, we’ll cover common mistakes made by new backpackers, the ins and outs of planning, beginner backpacking gear, clothing, and food, …

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Nov 18, 2025 · Everything you need to know for your first multi-day backpacking trip. Learn the basics of backpacking from Backpacker Magazine.

Looking for a quality backpacking gear packing list to help you prepare for an upcoming trip. Our backpacking expert editors have compiled a comprehensive backpacking checklist that …

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Learn practical tips for planning and organizing a backpacking trip, such as how to choose a destination and pack appropriately.

Jun 6, 2023 · A definitive guide to the best trail daypacks available based on testing and features like weight, pocket layout, capacity and more.

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Find and explore new hiking trails and backpacking routes across the country with advice, adventure travel stories, topo maps, photography, and more from the experts at Backpacker.

Dec 6, 2025 · From pocket-size accessories to dream tents and packs, we've pulled together the season's most sure-fire gifts for every kind of hiker.

Nov 30, 2025 · Pattie Gonia is backpacking 100 miles in drag over 1 week to raise $1,000,000 for BIPOC + Queer 8 nonprofits & orgs working to make the outdoors/environmental spaces a …

Dec 5, 2025 · Winter tents and shelters for mountaineering, winter backpacking, and backcountry skiing tours need to be stronger and warmer for camping in exposed windy terrain that may be …

Find the best trails. Discover the most beautiful places in the world, download GPS tracks and follow the top routes on a map. Record your own trail from the Wikiloc app, upload it and share …

Find the best trails. Discover the most beautiful places in the world, download GPS tracks and follow the top routes on a map. Record your own trail from the Wikiloc app, upload it and share …